Early folding hand-brake lever..., How does this work??? Options

[Rick_Eberle]

OK, my hand brake has always worked by friction, and the ratchet has only ever engaged once (on the freeway, stuck in traffic, embarassing). I need to get it working right to pass the Roadworthy inspection when I finally register the 914.

So, how does the early lever work to engage the ratchet? Should there be a spring in there? (other than the sping on the push rod)

Has anyone got a photo of the parts? PET doesn't really show it too clearly.

Thanks.

[Cap'n Krusty]

The pushbutton has a rod with a flat curved piece of steel at the bottom inside the handle, and the rod moves the cam which engages the fixed teeth on the pivot. That steel rod is a weak point, and is NOT the same as the one for the late HB lever. Hand brake adjustment also affects the operation of the handle. if it's wrong, the button may not release the teeth, or the lever on the caliper may not fully release. You need to lube the various moving parts with a thin oil, adjust the cables so they operate the 2 calipers in unison, and so the brake is locked at about 6-8 clicks. The Cap'n